Douluo: Infinite Lottery System

Miao Zhenshan was the kind of person who was easily swayed by emotions.

Naturally, Xiao Tianyang had no idea what was going through his mind. The reason he spoke as he did was simply to use this moment of joy to suppress the lingering anger in his heart.

But regardless of the process, the outcome was favorable.

As long as a real fight didn't break out, everything was fine.

Although he had been suppressed earlier and Bubu had suffered an unwarranted misfortune, it was ultimately just a trivial farce—nothing to take seriously. Xiao Tianyang was not one to hold grudges over such things.

Besides, as he had said, he would be staying at Shrek Academy in the future. If conflicts like this arose with Sword Douluo, wouldn't that affect the harmony among classmates?

To him, it simply wasn't worth it.

Because the matter was so important, Miao Zhenshan privately brought it up with Sword Douluo. The latter's expression immediately shifted as he realized the gravity of the situation.

However, there were still a few students who had yet to find suitable soul rings. If they left now and delayed the process, it wouldn't completely ruin their talents, but it would certainly be a waste.

Despite the conflict between them earlier, both men deeply valued talent.

Thus, they made a quick decision: they would personally capture soul beasts and bring them back for the students.

As for selecting the appropriate soul rings, with their experience, did they really need anyone else's input?

Thanks to their swift action, Ning Rongrong and Ma Hongjun each successfully obtained their third soul ring within the day.

That same afternoon, just as the two Titled Douluo were preparing to leave, Xiao Wu suddenly appeared. She gave a brief explanation before rejoining the group.

This turn of events allowed Zhao Wuji to finally breathe a sigh of relief—what had seemed like a dire situation had turned out to be a close call.

Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the side quest: [Lead the Team]!

Reward obtained: Level 1 Lottery x[5]!

The moment Xiao Tianyang stepped out of the Star Dou Forest, he felt a wave of relief wash over him.

"Tianyang, I'm heading off first," Miao Zhenshan suddenly announced. Then, turning to Sword Douluo, he smirked, "Chen Xin, if you dare trouble my disciple again in the future, let's find a place to spar one-on-one!"

With that, he turned and left, exuding an effortless coolness.

Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment before stepping forward and whispering, "Grandpa Chen, I didn't dare ask while he was here, but... who exactly is he?"

Was it really just curiosity that drove her question?

Who knew…?

Perhaps she was simply intrigued by everything related to Xiao Tianyang.

Sword Douluo waved his hand dismissively and glanced at Xiao Tianyang. "Instead of asking me, you might as well ask your classmate who his teacher is."

Then, without further elaboration, he stepped onto his sword and soared away in an elegant departure.

Watching this unfold, Oscar scratched his head in confusion.

"Well… he answered, but it feels like he didn't actually say anything."

"What do you mean?" Ma Hongjun leaned in toward Xiao Tianyang, rubbing his hands together with a mischievous grin. "Tianyang, who exactly is your teacher? He actually made Senior Chen Xin back down so easily…"

At that moment, everyone turned to him expectantly.

After all, Sword Douluo was one of the most renowned powerhouses on the continent, yet Miao Zhenshan had forced him to back off with just a few words. Such an overwhelming presence!

But for someone so formidable, why was there no trace of him in their knowledge or records?

"Alright, let's talk while we walk," Xiao Tianyang said, shifting his gaze to Zhao Wuji. "Vice Dean Zhao, we should return to the academy quickly."

"That's right. We've been in the Star Dou Forest for so long, Flender must be worried sick by now," Zhao Wuji agreed, glancing up at the sky. "Let's move out. If we leave now, we should make it back before dinner."

The past ten days of wilderness survival and battles had drained Tang San and the others of nearly all their energy.

The constant tension of being on high alert was exhausting.

On top of that, they had experienced the pain of nearly losing their companions multiple times. While they had ultimately made it through safely, the fear and suffering had been very real.

Despite their eagerness to return, they didn't actually reach the academy until early the next morning.

As for why they were delayed?

The answer was simple—fun.

To Xiao Tianyang, relaxation was just as important.

Long periods of bloodshed and battle could take a serious toll on one's mind and spirit.

Zhao Wuji didn't stop them either—he felt the same way.

Fortunately, it hadn't been too much of a delay—just one night.

Even though he wanted to return as soon as possible, he wasn't about to force the children to push themselves beyond their limits.

Shrek Academy, Dean's Office

Listening to Zhao Wuji's report, Flender couldn't help but take a deep breath.

"You encountered a Titan Giant Ape on the outskirts? Looks like your luck has finally run out!"

Ignoring his sarcasm, Zhao Wuji sighed and shook his head. "This time, we have Tianyang to thank. If it weren't for him, we might not have made it out of the Star Dou Forest at all…"

"Three whole minutes of resistance, huh…" Flender mused, rubbing his chin. "Just who exactly is Xiao Tianyang?"

"No matter who he was before, he is a student of Shrek Academy now. That's all that matters!"

A calm yet authoritative voice rang out from the office doorway.

The speaker was a middle-aged man with an unremarkable appearance but an air of wisdom and confidence.

"Heh, well said."

Flender chuckled a few times before turning to Zhao Wuji. "Let me introduce you. This is my old friend, Yu Xiaogang—also known as the Grandmaster."

"Grandmaster?"

Zhao Wuji blinked in surprise before his expression shifted to one of realization. "You mean the Grandmaster, the one who's famous throughout the Douluo Continent?"

"That's right," Flender confirmed.

Standing up, he welcomed Yu Xiaogang into the office and continued, "Since you were the one who recommended this kid, shouldn't you know him better than we do?"

At this, Yu Xiaogang could only shake his head.

"Tianyang was very independent at the Nuoding Academy. Aside from occasionally interacting with Xiaosan and Xiao Wu, he barely socializes with others," he explained.

"He attended extra lessons with me for a while last year, but after that, I hardly saw him anymore."

"But I never expected him to be a disciple of Senior Miao Zhenshan from the Body Sect…"

"Then what do you know about his martial soul?"

Flender leaned back in his chair, tapping his fingers on the desk. "That mysterious flame of his—he claims it has attack, control, support, and versatility all in one. It's truly… unbelievable."

"Indeed," Yu Xiaogang nodded solemnly. "Tianyang's martial soul is the most remarkable one I've ever encountered."

"During that time, I obtained his permission to study it closely."

"And? What did you find?" Zhao Wuji asked, intrigued.

"...Nothing."

The Yu Xiaogang sighed with regret. "It somewhat resembles a mutated martial soul, and his innate soul power supports that theory."

"But now, I'm not so sure. Just like Xiaosan, he has twin martial souls and was born with full soul power. That could be a factor as well."

Flender and Zhao Wuji fell silent at this revelation.

This child… was truly full of mysteries.

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